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Patent GB-189915090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Deep Boring Tools.
Inventor: MACGARVEY WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-07-21
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 15,090. MacGarvey, W. H. July 21. Deep-boring.-The bit has a stepped cutting- edge b on one side so as to cut a hole large enough for the lining-tube through which it can be withdrawn.
Patent GB-189915486-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Stamping Electrode Plates.
Inventor: TIEFENTHAL CARL
Filed: 1899-07-28
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 15,486. Tiefenthal, C., Meyer, K., and Neblung, r. July 28. Stamping.-Secondarybattery plates or electrodes a are indented on each side, the indentations on each side of the plate being in line with each other. The indentations do not extend through the plate, so that a central web is left. The plate is mounted in a frame b, which is secured between two perforated plates f, g, which are mounted on guide-pins c, and the upper plate f rests on springs p of regulated strength. The indentations are made by cylindrical punches l, i, the latter of which i are fixed on a bed-plate k, while the former l are fixed in a press head m.
Patent GB-189915643-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Alimentary Product.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1899-07-31
Granted: 1900-06-09
Abstract: 15,643. Mills, B. J. B., [Bourne, H.]. July 31. Medicines.-An alimentary product having an antiseptic action on the stomach &c. is prepared by adding to a heated mixture of glycerine, sugar of fecula, water, and solution of carmine of indigo, a salt prepared by heating saccharine with carbonate of soda at a high temperature and then treating the product, which is first cast in sheets, with alcohol.
Patent GB-189917079-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Forks.
Inventor: MARRIOTT CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-08-23
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 17,079. Marriott, C. F. Aug. 23. Table forks folding up for the pocket. Consists of a fork B with round-edged flat tang b<1> pivoted between the spring ends a<1> of a lyre frame A made of grooved wire. When closed up, the tips of the prongs lie in slight pits a<5> in the arch of the frame.
Patent GB-189924883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Wooden Wall Plugs.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1899-12-14
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 24,883. Haddan, R., [Friedinger, I.] Dec 14. Pins, dowel and like.-A cylindrical or prismatic wood plug a, for receiving nails, screws, hooks, &c., is made with a wedge-shaped recess b, and is bound at the front end by a ring c. The plug is inserted in a hole in the wall, and is split and expanded at the back by driving in a flat wooden bar d.
Patent GB-190002548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boat-lowering Apparatus.
Inventor: MAY AUGUST
Filed: 1900-02-08
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 2548. May, A., Hoyer, L. A., and Winzer, F. Feb. 8. Boat - disengaging gear.-A shaft d, Fig. 2, journalled in stirrups c pivoted to the lower blocks, has at each end a pin o engaging the boat sling. The shaft is normally locked by a lever h, which, when released, allows the shaft to rotate and free the slings. Fig. 4 shows a modified form of gear, in which the ends of the shaft are bent as at p to engage the slings. The shaft is locked by a lever r pivoted at r' to a frame carrying a pawl engaging the ratchet-wheel q.
Patent GB-190002841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Metal Cased Tubes.
Inventor: LAWTON TOM HOLLAND
Filed: 1900-02-13
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 2841. Lawton, T. H. Feb. 13. Metal pipes and tubes.-Relates to metal-cased tubes in which the metal case is formed by drawing through dies. The case strip, Fig. 3, is first produced, and afterwards the joining strip, Fig. 6, by drawing. The main or case strip is rounded and the jointing-strip threaded as shown in Fig. 8, by means of a tool which has two rings connected by a handle, one ring N having the pin G for engaging the jointing-strip. The dies employed are shaped to the strips, and are provided with suitable distance-pieces and stops. The inner tube is placed within the case, and in drawing through the circular finishing-die the jointing-strip is flattened within the case strip and obscured.
Patent GB-190003178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Condensers and like Tubular Apparatus.
Inventor: SORGE OTTO
Filed: 1900-02-17
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 3178. Sorge, O. Feb. 17. Plates, securing tubes to.-Relates to means for securing the tubes in the tube-plates of condensers and like tubular apparatus, in such manner as to allow for free expansion and contraction. The tubes pass freely through holes in the tube-plate, and the joint is made by india-rubber or equivalent rings or ferrules. These may, as shown in Fig. 2, be in the form of sleeves e embracing the tubes and bosses d' projecting from the tube-plate ; or, as shown in Fig. 4, may be in the form of flanged rings e<1> embracing the tubes r and abutting against the tube-plate. In the latter case, a perforated sheet may be substituted for a number of separate rings.
Patent GB-190005360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Animal Traps.
Inventor: LINDEMANN ANTON
Filed: 1900-03-21
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 5360. Lindemann, A. March 21. Traps.-Relates to traps having passages with tilting-platforms placed over a receptacle for the animals as they are caught. In Fig. 2, a represents the receptacle, and c the cover or trap. A number of passages g are arranged side by side at each end of the trap, and lead to a central dome e with bait hook f. In each passage g there is a tilting-platform h pivoted at i and counterweighted at l. A number of spikes n are attached to a rocking bar, pivoted in the platform, and weighted at o so that the spikes n rise and prevent the animal from retreating when the platform tilts. Receptacles containing bait inaccessible to the animal are secured to the sides of the trap.
Patent GB-190010378-A (GB)
Inventor: WEISSENTHANNER ACHILLE
Filed: 1900-06-06
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 10,378. Weissenthanner, A. June 6. Capsuling bottles, jars, etc.; stoppering.-Relates to machines for turning down metal capsules over the mouth flanges, or shoulders, &c. of bottles, jars, &c., more particularly capsules such as those described in Specification No. 7597, A.D. 1893, which comprise a disc or like stoppering-part, and a separate strip or band having a flange overlying the stoppering-part, and adapted to have its lower edge turned under the flange &c. of the vessel. Fig. 1 shows a machine operated partly by hand and partly by power. The bottle &c., with the capsule in position, is inserted in the machine so that the capsule bears against the fixed plug 14. The hand lever 26 is then pulled down, the tooth 29, Fig. 5, on this lever engaging the tooth 30 on and rotating the shaft 28, which, through the linkage 32, 33, raises the spring-controlled support 24 against the bottom of the vessel. The end 48 of the lever 26 also engages a lever connected to the rod 50, which is thereby raised, and, through another lever 51, Fig. 8, depresses the collar 53 so as to force the rollers 45 on the pivoted arms 44 into engagement with the capsule. The movement of the collar 53, acting through the levers 10, 8, Fig 1, causes the driving-belt of the shaft 2 to be moved on to the fast pulley 5, the rollers 45 being then rotated by the gearing 3, 35. The arms 44 are pivoted on racks 41, Figs. 8 and 9, and are connected by links 46 to a sleeve 47 which carries the collar 53. The racks 41 engage with a pinion 40, which can be rotated by means of a key to adjust the position of the pivots of the arms 44 to suit vessels of different sizes. The plug 14 can be adjusted by means of the screw 37. The carriage 12 of the support 24 is also adjustable in position on the guide 11 by means of the screw 18. The support 24 is mounted, as shown in Fig. 5, under the control of springs 25, on the piston 19, so that it accommodates itself to the bottom of the vessel, and a spring 21 is interposed between the piston and the collar 22 connected to the link 33. In a modification, the machine works automatically, the lever 26 being dispensed with. The bottles &c. are placed in holders on a disc, which is rotated by pawl and ratchet mechanism to bring the vessels successively into position. The pawl is connected to a lever, which is actuated by tappets on a bar adjustably secured on a vertically - reciprocating carriage operated from the shaft 2. This carriage also actuates a weighted lever, which turns the shaft 28 to raise the support 24. The rollers 45 may also be closed in on the capsule by a cone connected to the collar 53 and adapted to engage the uppar ends of the arms 44, which, in this case, are returned to their normal position by springs.
Patent GB-190012925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Radiators or Heaters for use with Hydro-carbon or other Lamps or Stoves
Inventor: SOUTTER EDWIN
Filed: 1900-07-18
Granted: 1901-07-17
Abstract: 12,925. Soutter, E. July 18. Water-heaters, gas and oil.-Relates to radiators or heaters for use with lamps or stoves; and consists in arranging above or about the lamp or stove a series of water tubes B surrounded by the conical metal funnel 0, and connecting the spiral tubes to the longitudinal heater F. A receptacle H enables the radiator to be filled, and a cowl L attached to the apex of the funnel C takes away the products of combustion from the lamp. The apparatus is enclosed in an ornamental stand J having a cover K. In a modified form of apparatus, the conical heating-coil B is replaced by a dome-like hood ; and, in another modification, the longitudinal tubes communicate with vertical tubes in such a way that an ornamental stand or support is formed for the apparatus.
Patent GB-190015734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Turret Lathes.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-09-04
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 15,734. Thompson, W. P., [Johnson, C. A.]. Sept. 4. Lathes.-A turret F is unclamped and unlocked by the movement of one lever or handle P. The turret has a centre-pin H and a guiding-surface G, by which it is mounted on a seating B on the slide A. A built-up clamping-ring M engages an undercut portion L of the turret, and screws on to the seating B. The ring has a lever P and a pin (not shown) projecting radially from it. The locking stud R is pressed up by a spring S, but can be depressed by a pinion V, engaging teeth on the stud, and operated by a lever X. The movement of the lever P to unclamp the turret causes the radial pin on the ring to strike the lever X and unlock the turret so that it may be rotated. The return movement of the clamping-lever allows the stud to spring up into place.
Patent GB-190015983-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cream Separator.
Inventor: ROBERTS STEELE LAMBERT
Filed: 1900-09-08
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 15,983. Roberts, S. L. Sept. 8. Cream, separating.-Relates to a pan or appliance for use in separating cream from milk. The pan a is provided with a spout b for drawing off the separated milk, a diaphragm c reaching nearly to the bottom of the pan, a hood d over the diaphragm c, a spout e for drawing off the cream, and a handle f. When the pan is large, it may be provided with trunnions to facilitate tipping. When the cream has risen, the milk is poured off through the spout b, and then the cream is poured off through the spout e.
Patent GB-190016329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electrical Switches
Inventor: BERRY SAMUEL SIMPSON
Filed: 1900-09-14
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 16,329. Berry, S. S. Sept. 14. Switches.-Relates more particularly to double-pole switches, means being provided for preventing short-circuiting and for obtaining good contact. An oblong porcelain or like block c, c is mounted loosely on the central spindle b. It carries the contactstrips f, g, the ends of which are bent as shown so as to engage the shaped terminals d, e and give a good contact. The handle m is loose on the spindle. and engages with the heads of the bolts h or with shoulders formed on the block c. A spring k gives a quick break.
Patent GB-190017381-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Crate for Packing and Transporting Rabbits.
Inventor: BURRELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-10-01
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 17,381. Burrell, W., and Story, J. W. Oct. 1. Crates for the carcases of rabbits are formed of ends C, which are slit at D, and may be recessed at E for ventilation. The sides are closed by battens B, B', and those at one side may be hinged to facilitate packing. To pack the crate, it is placed on its side, and the battens on the opposite side are removed, or, when hinged, thrown back. Two layers of rabbits, separated by battens A, F, are then packed into it.
Patent GB-190018124-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Manufacture of Cutters.
Inventor: SCHAERER OTTO
Filed: 1900-10-11
Granted: 1901-10-11
Abstract: 18,124. Schaerer, O. Oct. 11. Lathes.-An apparatus for backing-off cutters, which can be made as a separate machine or as an attachment for a lathe, has a bed a in which slides carriage b, with bearings c to receive a sleeve e. The sleeve receives a hollow spindle f carrying the work. A wheel h on the sleeve e engages a loose rack i on the carriage, which is also engaged by a pinion r on the shaft q carried by bearings p on the bed. The shaft q is rocked by an arm y connected to the driving-pin of a lathe &c., and thus oscillates the wheel h. This wheel has a pawl l engaging with a ratchet wheel k on the spindle f, the wheel k being engaged by a second pawl m to prevent backward movement, the spindle and cutter blank thus having an intermittent movement in the forward direction. The pinion r carries an angularly-adjustable eccentric s, on which is mounted an angularly-adjustable eccentric u turning in a block x sliding in vertical standards d on the carriage, which thus has an adjustable reciprocation imparted to it. The combined movements of the cutter blank enable the backing-off to be effected by a fixed tool. A collar o, clamped on the sleeve e, may have one or other of two inclined slots engaged by a fixed pin n, to impart a longitudinal reciprocation to the sleeve e and work, and thus effect backing- off at the sides. For backing-off cutters with internal teeth, the eccentric s is angularly adjusted so that the carriage moves in the opposite direction as the work rotates.
Patent GB-190105481-A (GB)
Title: A Folding or Portable Wardrobe, Cabinet, or the like.
Inventor: CATLOW THOMAS
Filed: 1901-03-15
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 5481. Catlow, T. March 15. Wardrobes, cabinets, &c.-Relates to folding and portable wardrobes, cabinets, &c. The back is in two parts L, N, hinged together, one part being provided with an overlapping cross-rail M. One side A is hinged to a part B of the front. The other side C is hinged to the part D of the front, to which is hinged the door E. Dowels Hand hooks or catches F on the parts A, B, C, D engage holes in, or eyes on, the top and bottom. The bottom may be in the form of a similarlyfolding structure with a drawer.
Patent GB-190109281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Float Pumps for Boiler Feeding.
Inventor: LINDEMANN OTTOCAR
Filed: 1901-05-04
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 9281. Lindemann, O., [K÷rting, E.]. May 4. Direct steam pressure apparatus. - Relates to boiler float pumps, in which water admitted to a chamber by a float-controlled valve is forced therefrom by direct steam pressure, and the object is to enable the motive steam to be condensed in the pump itself by the hot feedwater. A float pump Q, supplied from a reservoir R and connected by a pipe P to the steam space, supplies the feed-pump proper U, which is connected to the steam and water spaces by pipes J, G respectively. A float lever C, C<1>, pivoted in a chamber in which the water level is the same as that in the boiler, controls throttle valves F, F<1> in the pipes J, G respectively. The pump 0 is fitted with two air vessels, of which one, V, is controlled by a valve which opens when the steam valve J<I> closes, and vice versÔ. The other air-vessel T is connected to a chamber placed between the water and steam spaces of the pump and fitted with valves X, Y. An air-vessel S is placed in the pipe N, in order to keep the pressure of the supply to the pump 0 constant. Steam in the pump 0 is condensed by water forced through a sprayer on the pipe Z. One of the valves F, F<I> may be omitted.
Patent GB-190114134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Bottles, Cans and other similar Vessels used as Receptacles or Distributors of Explosive Fluids.
Inventor: REICHEL FRANZ
Filed: 1901-07-11
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 14,134. Reichel, r. July 11. Bottles &c.-The spouts or outlets of bottles, cans, casks, barrels, tanks, and like receptacles, for containing petroleum, naphtha, methylated spirit, or other explosive fluids, are fitted with insertion pieces or wads of fibrous material &c., such as glass fibres, or fine tubes arranged longitudinally, to prevent flame from striking back into the vessels. Fig. 1 shows the spout b of a can fitted with a bundle a of fine tubes, and Fig. 4 shows a detachable spout d, for bottles &c., fitted with a wad c of glass fibres.
Patent GB-190116665-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Up-draught Ventilating Cowls or the like.
Inventor: ORR JAMES
Filed: 1901-08-19
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 16,665. Orr, J., and McCulloch, T. Aug. 19. Ventilating-shaft tops.-Consists of a flared head K with a perforated top plate A and a separate cover H, between which there may also be one or more conical rings. The combination of perforated plate and cover may take a cylindrical form. The perforations may be fitted with short tubes, as shown in Fig. 11.
Patent GB-190120427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Interlocking Railway Signals and Facing Points.
Inventor: DUTTON FRANK HENRY
Filed: 1901-10-12
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 20,427. Dutton, F. H. Oct. 12. Interlocking.-Relates to detector mechanism for interlocking signals and facing points. The rod l of the detector slide h is provided with a sleeve carrying a lever q, which is connected by links k to the points A, and a crank stirrup s on the sleeve is engaged in a gab r in the extension o of the locking-bolt c, which is operated in the ordinary way in conjunction with the locking-bar B. The movement of the points A brings one or other of the notches m, n in the detector slide into alignment with one or other of the slides f, g in the signal pulls, and the movement of the locking-bolt rotates the slide h from the position shown in Fig. 2 to bring the notch m or n into position to permit the passage of a feather on the signal slide. If the points are not fully thrown, or the locking- bolt is not fully shot, the slide h engages the feather on the signal slide, and prevents the movement of the signal.
Patent GB-190125694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Harness Mechanism for Looms
Inventor: LACEY FRED
Filed: 1901-12-16
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 25,694. Lacey, F. May 23, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Loom shedding-motions.-The healds 1 are connected by cords 2 to the arms of bell-crank levers a<5>, which are oscillated by means of eccentricallymounted blocks a<3>, secured to pinions a. These pinions gear with toothed wheels b, carried by a shaft b<1>, which is driven at any desired rate, corresponding to the character of the pattern or weave, by means of a change bevel-wheel c<5>. In order to allow the healds to remain down during two or more picks, the series of teeth on the wheels b may be discontinuous. During the periods of rest, the wheels are locked by means of discs a<14>, having concave portions a<15> co-acting with convex portions of discs secured to the shaft b<1>. Instead of eccentric blocks, such as those shown in Fig. 1, three-faced cams, or cranks with their rods connected to the levers a<5>, may be employed.
Patent GB-190200599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Turbines more especially relating to Reversing
Inventor: WEBB WILLIAM WALTER GERALD
Filed: 1902-01-09
Granted: 1903-01-09
Abstract: 599. Webb, W. W. G. Jan. 9. Steam &c. turbines.-A multiple-expansion steam turbine is shown in Figs. 4 and 5. A branched pipe C supplies steam to the high-pressure turbine wheel A, and the steam passes through branched pipes C', C<2>, C<3> to the low-pressure wheels A', A', A<3>, in turn. Each branched pipe has a double piston valve D connected to a common reversing- lever, so that they can be simultaneously reversed. The arrangement of inlets and outlets in the casing may be varied, and the casing may be formed with curved steam passages F, Fig. 10, or with similar recesses. The turbine wheels may have lateral discs or guards. In a modification, several turbine wheels A, Fig. 13, are arranged in parallel and are driven by pairs of injectors G, each pair being in duplicate and connected to a common reversing-lever.
Patent GB-190202310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Telegraphy.
Inventor: MUIRHEAD ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-01-28
Granted: 1903-04-28
Abstract: 2310. Muirhead, A. Jan. 28. Telegraphs.-Relates to improvements in siphonrecorder relay systems, in which the message may be received as a perforated strip for re-transmission, or in which the message is directly translated on to a second cable. Reference is made to Specifications Nos. 516 and 7525, A.D. 1899, No.3343,A.D. 1900, and No.18,610, A.D. 1901. The signal coil may be curbed by a second coil connected either by light rods and a stretched thread, or by an endless or equivalent thread connected to the second coil and to a disc carried by the bifilar support of the cradle. The signal coil may also be curbed by " overflow " currents when the back stops of the relays 17, 18 are connected to the split battery of the overflow circuit through an artificial line and the second coil. When the apparatus is arranged to operate a perforating-receiver, Fig. 5, the signal relay magnets 52, 53 are arranged to operate the signal perforating magnets 54, 55. A space perforating relay magnet 58 is arranged in relation to the space perforating magnet 49 so that, as the circuit of one is closed, the other is opened, thus producing a continuous perforating action as long as the message is being received. The armature 63 of magnet 49 is provided with a rod 62, carrying adjustable stops 64, 65 by which the contact rod 59 is shifted into or out of contact with stop 66. When desired, a hand key can be substituted for the automatic reception, an additional contact, arranged close under both levers, being employed for operating the magnet 58.
Patent GB-190202376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Electrolysis
Inventor: RAMBALDINI GIOVANNI
Filed: 1902-01-29
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 2376. Lake, H. H., [Rambaldini, G.]. Jan. 29. Drawings to Specification. Copper sulphate is obtained electrolytically from a liquid containing large quantities of ferrous sulphate, by placing this liquid in a compartment containing a copper cathode, separated by a non- porous insulating-partition from a compartment containing a copper anode in a pure copper-sulphate solution ; a lighter sulphuric-acid solution floats in a layer over the two compartments and the partition. In the electrolysis, copper dissolves at the anode, strengthening the pure sulphate solution, which is removed for crystallization. A corresponding amount of copper is deposited on the cathode from the impure liquid. Sulphuric acid is removed from the cell in the residual impure liquid, and must be replaced.
Patent GB-190205620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Doors or Covers for Closing Manholes or Openings in Steam Boilers and other Vessels
Inventor: DELAUNAY-BELLEVILLE LOUIS MARIE GABRIEL
Filed: 1902-03-06
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 5620. Belleville, L. M. G. Delaunay-. March 6. Manhole and handhole doors.-Relates to doors or covers for closing manholes or openings in steam boilers or vessels containing fluid under pressure, and more particularly for closing the openings in the headers of Belleville boilers. The door or cover comprises the inner pressure-closed portion c, and the outer portion f connected to the inner portion c by the screw bolt h. The outer portion f is preferably dish-shaped, with the projecting edge seated in a groove around the opening. An inner and outer joint are made, or only an outer joint is made.